Seth Perlman

Partner

Practice

Seth Perlman has been providing legal counsel to the philanthropic sector for more than thirty
years. He works with large public charities, private foundations, fundraising professionals, for-profit
businesses engaged in philanthropy, international NGOs and social enterprises.

Seth assists clients to optimize their ability to achieve mission by advising on matters relating to
organizational structure, governance, regulatory compliance and nonprofit commercial activities. He advises social entrepreneurs seeking to provide social benefit through non-traditional for profit organizational structures.

Seth has litigated in several state and federal jurisdictions on issues relevant to the philanthropic community. He is an outspoken advocate for the sector through his participation with nonprofit trade associations including the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Association of Direct Response Fundraising Counsel, Independent Sector, and the Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York. He is a founding board member of the Charity Defense Council in support of their mission “to change the way people think about changing the world”.

Seth is an advisor to C-level executives and the boards of a broad range of U.S. nonprofits. He sits on the
boards of philanthropic organizations in Canada, France, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Representative Work

General Counsel to nonprofit boards including strategic and legal consulting on